SW Machines: Technology leader for decades
SW Machines’ roots go back almost five decades to 1975, when Heckler & Koch GmbH developed its first line boring machines, high-precision surface grinding machines, and special machines. Join us on a journey from 1975 to the present, from the first CNC machine tools to SW Machines today, a leading global partner for complete manufacturing solutions.
2023
HEADQUARTERS SUZHOU PHASE II OPENED
The Suzhou Phase II headquarters and the SW Asia research and development center were inaugurated with a grand ceremony. Mr. Pieronczyk and Dr. Rieser complete our management team at the headquarters in Germany.
2021
EMO in MILAN
The new high-performance BA7x1 & BA W08-X1 single-station machines and the new AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) will be unveiled at EMO in Milan.
2020
Anniversary 25 years
For the company's 25th anniversary in 2020, SW is entering new dimensions in the machining of large structural components with the BA space3
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Commissioning of the SW plant in Chongqing, China
2019
New plant in Tettnang
SW Automation opens the new plant in Tettnang.
| Foundation SW Polska
| Foundation SW France
| Foundation SW Italia s.r.l
2018
FOUNDATION SW MEXICO
Foundation SW Mexico
2017
New construction USA
New construction of the SW plant in New Hudson, Michigan, USA
2016
CONSTRUCTION WALDMÖSSINGEN
Extension of the engineering and administration building in Waldmössingen (+3,000 m²).
| The SW CloudPlatform and the C|-one Panel are introduced to the market.
| New construction of the SW plant in Suzhou, China
2015
Takeover bartsch GmbH
Takeover of bartsch GmbH in Tettnang, today SW Automation
2014
SW North America Inc.
SW Industries Inc. becomes SW North America Inc. and local activities are expanded.
2013
Logistics and technology center
Major investment in a new logistics and technology center and the expansion of assembly at the Waldmössingen site (+ 5,000 m²)
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In China, SW realizes the first fully automated turnkey plant.
2012
Acquisition from EMAG Group
SDB takes over the shares of the EMAG Group and is thus the sole shareholder of Schwäbische Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH.
2010
Office china
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2009
BA 322
The BA 322 will be presented at the EMO in Milan.
2008
South German EMAG Verwaltungs GmbH
Transfer of all shares in Schwäbische Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH to the newly founded Süddeutsche-EMAG Verwaltungs GmbH.
2005
BM 1250
The BM 1250 is being developed together with Daimler.
2004
Sale to EMAG Maschinenfabrik GmbH
Securing the future: The sale to EMAG Maschinenfabrik GmbH in Salach has secured the succession of shareholders. SW thus gains significantly more international presence and markets.
1999
Foundation SW Industries Inc.
Foundation of SW Industries Inc. in Michigan, USA
1997
BA machine series
Birth of the BA machine series: two- and four-spindle travelling column machines with horizontal work spindles
1995
Foundation of Schwäbische Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH
Foundation of Schwäbische Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH as an independent company. As
Partners: Walter A. Lamp and Dieter Kroll.
1991
Spin-off of HK Machinery and Plant Engineering
Acquisition of the Heckler & Koch Group by British Aerospace. Concentration of the British group on defense, aerospace and space technology. Spin-off of, among others, the machinery and plant engineering business.
1984
TETRA MILL
First four-spindle CNC machining center TETRA MILL
1981
Heckler & Koch Maschinen- und Anlagenbau GmbH
Independent business unit as Heckler & Koch Maschinen- und Anlagenbau GmbH
1978
First CNC two-place machining center
First CNC two-station machining center with tool magazine
1975
EXPANSION Heckler & Koch GmbH
Heckler & Koch GmbH expands its product range. In addition to weapons, HK produces first in-line drilling machines, high-precision surface grinding machines and special machines.